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By May 15, for early bird discount ($200 off 3-day and 2-day tickets), please use code: EARLY200W.
NAAAP leaders may also qualify for additional savings, please contact your local NAAAP chapter or registration@naaap.org for details. For details on ticket pricing and what it includes, please go to our webpage: Attendee Info > Registration.
CONVENTION THEME & HIGHLIGHTS
As we look ahead into a rapidly-changing world, our convention theme, Future Forward: Leading Into The Unknown, prompts us to consider how we might guide others into uncertainty. We explore these questions as a community through engaging keynotes, insightful sessions, and collaborative forums to exchange ideas and mobilize for action.
We invite you to be part of this 37th annual convention of professional growth and personalized experiences, which includes:
6 Inspiring Keynotes
Over 80+ Industry-Leading Speakers
10 Tracks of Programming
44 Sessions of Professional Development
Relationship-Building Activities Throughout the Convention
KEYNOTES & NOTABLE SPEAKERS
We're thrilled to announce that we'll be revealing our lineup of speakers for the convention every Wednesday!
TBA 5/1
TBA 5/8
TBA 5/15
TBA 5/22
TBA 5/29
TBA 6/5
TBA 6/12
TBA 6/19
TBA 6/26
TBA 7/3
Andrew Yang
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Former Politician
7/26Fri PM Session
Chris Do
Founder and CEO, The Futur
7/25Th AM Keynote
TRACKS
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Below are examples from each of our 10 tracks. With 44 sessions overall, we are sure that you find content that resonates with your interests!
SESSION EXAMPLES
Thursday
“Climb” (Corporate/ ERG): ERGs: Stepping Stones to the C-Suite
“Charge!” (Govt/ Military): Navy SEAL Leadership Lessons by Brian Losey
“Care” (Community/ Nonprofit): Breaking Silence, Building Health
“Explore” (Professional Skills): Personal Branding by Chris Do
“Impress” (Communication): Improv Leadership by Cold Tofu Improv & Comedy Troupe
Friday
“Climb” (Leadership): Forward Leadership by Andrew Yang
“Hustle” (Entrepreneurs): A.I.= Added Income by Jerry H.Lee
“Dare” (Trailblazers/ Creatives): How to be an Astronaut
“Identify” (Culture/ Belonging): Mental Health and Asian Identity by Jeanie Y. Chang
“Impress” (Communication): Next-Level Networking by Jonathan Javier
Saturday
“Share” (Storytelling): TEDx Houston Salon
BEYOND SESSIONS: RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Whether you are an first-time, solo attendee or a continuing supporter of NAAAP’s annual conventions, you will find countless opportunities to network and build relationships.
Thursday
Group Meetups for Adoptees, LGBTQ+ & Allies, and more!
ERG Reception (invite-only)
“Houston Experience” Welcome Reception
Friday
Diversity Career Fair
Networking at Dodgers vs. Astros Baseball Game
Houston AAPI Film Festival Screening
Saturday
Launch of the Inaugural City of Houston’s AAPI Convention
Asian Community Market
Texas-Sized Pool Party
Joint AAPI Unity Gala (with the City of Houston’s AAPI Initiative)
Sunday
NASA Tour
Dim Sum Brunch
Throughout the Convention
"Have a Sip" Podcast and Lounge
“WorkZone" Room
Wellness Retreat
Yoga and Run / Walk
SCHEDULE, TRACKS, & SESSIONS
ABOUT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION
The Leadership Convention by NAAAP brings together over 700 Asian and Pacific Islander (API) leaders for professional development, networking, and community building. The 37th annual, 2024 Leadership Convention (“LC24”) is at the Marriott Marquis Houston from July 25–28, 2024, and features keynotes, education and training sessions, networking events, a diversity career fair, and an awards gala.
Notable activities include a “Houston Experience” welcome reception, ERG and other special meetups, an Astros-Dodgers baseball networking outing, a Asian Community Market in support of small and emerging API businesses, a special tour of NASA, partnered programming with the City of Houston, TEDx Houston, and various national and local API organizations, and diversity-supporting sponsors, partners, and individuals.
ABOUT NAAAP
NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals, pronounced “nap”, is a pan-Asian, pan-professional, 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on developing, connecting, and inspiring leaders in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Founded in 1982, NAAAP is the oldest and largest professional development organization for APIs, with over 30 chapters in the U.S., Canada, and Asia and a reach of thousands of members and supporters around the world.
